That's all he said, for papa read that portion of his letter out to us.

Now we want a full and particular account of the affair." Francis gave a full account of the fight, and then related the other incidents of the voyage.
"We know many of the ports you touched at," Maria said when he had finished, "for when we were little girls, papa took us sometimes for voyages in his ships, when the times were peaceful and there was no danger.

Now let us order a gondola, and go for a row.

Papa is sure to be occupied for ever so long with your captain.".